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If you can't speak Spanish, don't insult the local people by shouting louder and slower in English. It's rude and it doesn't change the fact that they don't understand. They will appreciate any effort you make, regardless of your skill level.

Okdiver - I disagree some with your statement. I do speak Spanish so I know that in order to understand it, I do need it louder & slower. I always have to turn up the sound on Spanish radio & TV.

I am not suggesting to be rude but it will be easier for them to understand our English if we remember simple sentences, good enunciation, minimal slang, and no mumbling ( which of course I never do in spite of what my husband says!)

I just found it funny that if someone speaks no english some think saying it slower or louder will make them all of a sudden understand. Kinda like the people who add O to everything and think they are speaking spanish.lol.I do agree if they understand a little english saying it clearly and slowly may help them understand .

People speak more slowly and louder to anyone they think doesn't understand them, even if they're both native speakers of the same language. Watch anyone interacting with someone 40 years older, even if the older person is sharper and has better hearing.

It makes no rational sense, but rational sense has never driven most of human behavior.

No problemo?? Funny how 8 years of Spanish in school and all I can really remember from that is "Hola Paco" however I pick up more and more just interacting with the local folks and reading the signs, menus, etc. I always appreciate their command of the English language!